BLOSSOM (2)

blossom (2). Blossom, v.i. to put forth blossoms, to bloom

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Blos″som, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Blossomed (�); p. pr. & vb. n. Blossoming.] [[AS. bl�stmian. See Blossom, n.]] 1. 1. To put forth blossoms or flowers; to bloom; to blow; to flower.
The moving whisper of huge trees that branched And blossomed. Tennyson. 2. 2. To flourish and prosper.
Israel shall blossom and bud, and full the face of the world with fruit. Isa. xxvii. 6.